Coming soon... A Swiss Army Knife without a blade (seen in the news today)

afishhunter said:
or any tools for that matter.
They are "afraid" someone will try to disassemble the aircraft or bus. 🤨🙄
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I don't think I've been on a plane since 2018; but from 2013-2018 I boarded with a pair of 6" diagonal cutters, and I had a few accepted tools in my carry-on. For flying, just check what's prohibited and allowed & stick with what's allowed.
Interesting that Greyhound takes that stance, I took a train (Amtrak) last spring and boarded with both a modern and traditional, and l had a small tool kit in my pack (I don't remember if I left the box cutter in...I know I considered removing it)
 
EngrSorenson said:
The worst is places you go where you’re not sure if you can carry one. Surrendering a knife is not something I want to do.
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Yes, I also don't differentiate between places where there are actual rules prohibiting knife carry, and places where I know officials act like there are. I have no interest in being hassled by a uniformed person, even if I could theoretically win a court case later. I love my knives, I don't want to surrender any of them, and I don't want to deal with overzealous enforcement either.
 
afishhunter said:
No good. 🤨
The airlines/TSA (last time I flew in 2016, anyway) (and Grayhound, last time I rid their bus, the same year) did not allow pliers based multi-tools, or even a CRKT Guppie with no blade 🤬 or any tools for that matter.
They are "afraid" someone will try to disassemble the aircraft or bus. 🤨🙄
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I've been flying with a Swiss-Tech pliers multitool for about 15 years now, it has never caused me any trouble going through security. I mean, it isn't a very good pliers tool, but it makes me glad to know I have something. I think it benefits from not looking like any kind of tool that usually has a blade.
 
Jack Black said:
Really? 😱
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It's not been confirmed yet by parliament, but if it goes through, the carrying of all types of knives will be prohibited in public spaces. The predicted fine is € 3.600 or six weeks in prison. The only real exception the law predicts is certain traditional events, where the use of a knife might be tied to a tradition (I can't think of any other than carrying a Jagdnicker in the side pocket of your Lederhosen, but then again, I'm not Austrian ...). If they pass it, I'm going to feel naked over there the next time I'm visiting. 😅
 
I came through the Frankfurt Germany airport about a months ago and saw a large display of most of the standard model Swiss Armies in a snack/news/gift shop well passed security. I guess they aren't bothered by that type of pocket knife.
 
meako said:
Just don't call it a Knife then....
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Can't be a SAK. Have to be a SAT...Swiss Army Tool. Or a SANK....Swiss Army Non-Knife
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When I hear about other countries succumbing to the crazy banning of really innocent pocket knives, I hear the chorus of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A." start up, and in my mind five F-22 raptors fly over me in formation and an eagle screams in the distance. Thank God I get to carry a pocket knife. May that always be true.
 
RickHuf said:
Why are so many countries scared of pocket knives? I can't even wrap my head around it.

Fear is a hell of a tool.

Leaving the blade out of a swiss army knife isn't all that big a deal it's a pocket tool. I'm sure they will have some fun variations
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EngrSorenson said:
When I hear about other countries succumbing to the crazy banning of really innocent pocket knives, I hear the chorus of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A." start up, and in my mind five F-22 raptors fly over me in formation and an eagle screams in the distance. Thank God I get to carry a pocket knife. May that always be true.
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It’s hard to wrap my mind around at times but to some extent the spirit of self sufficiency and freedom to do as we please, along with the burden of responsibility that comes with it, is a uniquely American experience.

It is what makes this land (not to say there aren’t some very restrictive blighted areas within, I. E. NYC, etc) so unique and important. There are no shortage of countries where the institutional forces take a great interest in controlling what’s in your pockets, but really only one that combines our standard of living with respect for a mans freedom to go about his business,
 
The US does not want its citizens to smoke or drink if they are under 21, something that is allowed in other western countries, so no country is totally free really.
You gain something and you lose something. Even in various regions int he US the knife laws do not allow us to carry anything we want, in any way, anywhere.

Back to Austria, Austria has had generally liberal laws on knives so it is a surprise to see this proposed Law. It may still not go through.

I visit regularly and I am not aware of any major issues with knives in Austria. However, they do have some strict laws in other matters.
 
mnblade said:
From the article: "... the Ministry of the Interior clarified that pocket knives, or so-called Swiss knives, whose blades can only be opened with both hands, should not fall under the ban."
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after two articles that spent 5-8 paragraphs to say 2 sentences worth of content, I was at my limit. Thanks for finding that.
 
afishhunter said:
No good. 🤨
The airlines/TSA (last time I flew in 2016, anyway) (and Grayhound, last time I rid their bus, the same year) did not allow pliers based multi-tools, or even a CRKT Guppie with no blade 🤬 or any tools for that matter.
They are "afraid" someone will try to disassemble the aircraft or bus. 🤨🙄
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THANKS MOHAMMED ATTA
 
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